Connect with us

Metro

Lagos govt reopens two recreational parks

Published

on

The Lagos State government has ordered the reopening of two recreational parks in the state for public use.

The Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Parks and Gardens, Mrs. Titilayo Ajirotutu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, urged visitors to the parks to comply with the subsisting COVID-19 protocols in the state.

According to her, the reopened recreational facilities were the Ndubisi Kanu Park in Alausa and the Dr. Abayomi Finnish Park in Oregun, Ikeja.

The state government ordered the closure of the parks earlier this year in a bid to contain the community spread of the COVID-19.

READ ALSO: Lagos govt orders tertiary institutions to reopen from September 14

The General Manager of LASPARK, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, who also spoke on the reopening of the parks, said the agency had put in place relevant safety protocols for the public to visit the facilities.

She said: “Strict observance of COVID-19 guidelines including physical distancing, use of face masks, temperature checks, and washing of hands with soap and running water is germane to reducing the risk of exposure to the virus.

“It is also pertinent to mention that children below five and adults above 65 years are advised to stay home to reduce their risk of infection.

“All play items and games which have high touch surfaces will also not be operational for now at the parks.”

Join the conversation

Opinions

Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism

Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.

As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.

If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.

Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.

Donate Now